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Choco-Story: The Chocolate Museum in Bruges

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Bruges, BE

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Experience the delicious world of chocolate at Choco-Story: The Chocolate Museum in Bruges! This immersive tour takes you on a journey through the ancient Mexican traditions of the Mayas and Aztecs, who considered chocolate to be the nectar of the gods. Discover the fascinating history of cocoa and chocolate as you explore the museum's four stories filled with over 1,000 ancient objects and informative displays. Learn about the production of decadent chocolate truffles, bars, and hollow figures. The children's visit is thoughtfully designed with low information boards and showcases, and ends with a demonstration of how to make Belgian chocolate sweets, which you can even sample. With a total duration of 90 minutes, this is a sweet treat you won't want to miss!

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
1 hours 30 minutes
Suitable for 1-14 Participants
Small Group Tour
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Immersed in the ancient Mexican world
Discover the production of chocolate truffles
Explore the history of cocoa and chocolate
Over 1,000 ancient objects and 80 information boards
Learn how to make Belgian chocolate sweets

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Introduction

Welcome to Choco-Story: The Chocolate Museum in Bruges, a truly immersive experience that takes you on a journey back to the ancient world of chocolate. Discover how chocolate was considered the drink of the gods and cocoa beans were used as currency by the Mayas and Aztecs. This engaging museum will give you an in-depth understanding of the production process behind delicious chocolate truffles, chocolates, hollow figures, and bars of chocolate.

What to expect?

During your 90-minute visit to Choco-Story, you can expect to be captivated by the rich history of cocoa and chocolate. The museum is housed in a stunning 15th-century building, spanning four stories and showcasing over 1,000 ancient objects and 80 informative boards. As you explore, you'll learn how chocolate evolved from a spicy Mayan drink into the decadent sweet treat we all adore today. Children are also catered to with specially designed exhibits, featuring low information boards and show-cases. The visit culminates in a demonstration of how to make Belgian chocolate sweets, which you can even sample!

Who is this for?

Choco-Story: The Chocolate Museum in Bruges is designed to enchant anyone with a love for chocolate and a curious mind. From families with children to couples on a romantic getaway, this experience is inclusive and enjoyable for all. Whether you're a devoted chocoholic or simply intrigued by the fascinating world of chocolate production, this museum will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the artistry and history behind everyone's favorite indulgence.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chocolate at Choco-Story. With its well-curated exhibits, extensive historical information, and hands-on demonstrations, this museum offers a unique educational experience like no other. It's a chance to delve into the ancient origins of chocolate and see how it has evolved over the centuries. Moreover, the opportunity to sample freshly-made Belgian chocolate sweets is an absolute treat for your taste buds. Get ready to be amazed by the delightful fusion of history, culture, and deliciousness that Choco-Story has to offer.

Good to know

If you're planning a visit to Choco-Story, keep in mind that the museum is located at Wijnzakstraat 2, Sint-Jansplein, Bruges. The museum tour takes approximately 90 minutes, so you can easily fit it into your itinerary while exploring the charming city of Bruges. Don't miss the special exhibits designed for children, which make the experience enjoyable for the whole family. Be prepared to unveil the secrets of chocolate making and indulge in mouthwatering flavors along the way. With Choco-Story, you'll discover a whole new appreciation for this divine treat.

Reviews

Visitors to Choco-Story have raved about their experiences, praising the museum for its informative exhibits, engaging demonstrations, and delectable chocolate samples. Many have commended the museum's ability to transport them through time, providing a deep understanding of the origins and evolution of chocolate. Guests of all ages have found the displays captivating, particularly children who find the low information boards and show-cases perfectly designed for their enjoyment. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a chocolate lover, or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable activity in Bruges, Choco-Story is a must-see attraction that will leave you with sweet memories to cherish.

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum

The Choco-Story museum can be found in Bruges, housed in an ancient building dating from the 15th century. The museum occupies 4 stories and recounts the history of cocoa and chocolate. More than 1,000 ancient objects and 80 information boards, explain the story of how chocolate evolved from its origins as a spicy Mayan drink to become the delicious sweet that we all love today. The children’s visit has been specially designed with low information boards and show-cases. The visit will end with a demonstration of how to make Belgian chocolate sweets which can be sampled.

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews

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4.2 (420)

MajorFuzz

Great, delicious experience. To be clear, we didn’t do a museum or history tour. We had a private chocolate making experience. We were welcomed by Laurens, who led us to a kitchen and had us wash up and don aprons. After that, he walked us through the technique of hand-piping our own chocolates. There were three vats or fountains of dark, milk, and white chocolate where the four of us could try our hand at making as many chocolate designs as we could carry. Laurens showed us artful techniques, but we were so enthralled with the chocolate that I ended up making a bunch of shapeless blobs so I could hide them from my family. I was amazed at how delicious the milk chocolate was. Laurens was friendly and helpful, and seemed passionate about his work and eager to share it with others.

Elaine_V

A great museum collection and excellent portrayal of the history of chocolate. Loved the sound bytes and the chocolate demo.

702KJ_Degrant

Very in depth collection in history of the making of chocolate all the way from the start in Central America to how it got to Europe. We took the family on this experience, expecting more of it to be about chocolate making, but it was a very small portion of it, guided tour is very in depth and the artifacts are quite interesting. If you pair this with a different tour, it may be worth the money.

Kelotoph

Entertaining and informative museum about the history of chocolate. Self-guided tour with free audio guide. You get a free sample at the beginning and at the end! There are some interactive exhibits, but don't expect it to be like Cadbury World!

CinthyaD

This experience making your own delicious Belgian chocolate’s is incredibly and is fun and relaxing and the same time, plus you will have hand made chocolate’s for your souvenirs for family and friends; I definitely recommend this activity to everyone.

Erica S

It was a very informative tour. They offered unlimited chocolates in various flavors. They space out visitors well to where there is no crowding.

Carol B

Had a great time learning all about chocolate. Watching a chocolate making demonstration & enjoying free chocolate was a wonderful bonus.

Eprattanderson

Despite having pre-ordered a ticket, I had to wait in line with others who had not purchased a ticket. The museum way-finding was challenging to follow. The museum was crowded and hard to navigate. I was not able to view the demonstration.

491lizp

This is an excellent museum. It explains the history and development of chocolate with a mixture of displays and audio recordings. The museum is designed to appeal to families and the audio recordings are short and easy to follow. You can tap your device beside each display so you can choose which recordings to listen to. I saw the smallest chocolate pot in the collection - the 'selfish' pot - and trembling pots to be attached to carriages. Also many examples of cocoa bean pods and just about everything else connected with chocolate. Do go.

deniseabrahall

Another audio tour rather than person. Informative but lots of stairs for older people. Fairly expensive for a small museum but you did get a chocolate.

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